Practical Jokes End in Tragic Western Hoax
A tale of Orlando J. Dowd, a Montana settler preyed on by booted cowboys who staged Sioux attackers. Dowd fled on a racehorse, firing his pistol, while his employer died in the hoax. Dowd fled to British territory and never returned, serving as a sharp warning against cruel pranks.
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Orlando J. Dowd
Uber
IM. T
Far East
Montana
New Young Commonwealth
Mr. Dowd
Orlando
Pilgrim
St. Lawrence County
New York
Murth
Bill Aye
N.Y. Mercury
A Bad Boy Uses Stone to Break Pine Ceiling Piece
An eight or ten year old boy helps an old woman by breaking a fourteen foot pine ceiling board with a paving stone. A passing stage and an express wagon repeatedly crack the board, leaving pieces for the woman. The lad then disrupts foot traffic with a top to block people, earning quick attention.
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Broadway
Sapphire of nearly thirty carats vanishes as critic devalues it
A Times-Democrat report recounts a government exhibit sapphire valued at $30,000 that turns to a blue-green piece after a mineralogist discounts it with a knife. The crowd disperses and the jewel's fortune evaporates into a broken bottle relic.
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Yimes-Democrat
Fourth Estate
O. Times- Democrat
Doctor jokes spark grim warning on infant safety
A Detroit Free Press feature notes a grim sarcasm about sending a baby to the country to escape illness as a doctor quips lethal alternatives like window drops and bar stairs as safer options, highlighting dangers of home conditions and malaria risks from damp, nearby wells and stables.
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Detroi
Styles in Stationery Fashion of the Elite
The Philadelphia Times describes how new stationery styles appear with crest wax seals, monograms, and house photos on paper and envelopes. It notes trends among the fashionable and the occasional use of day words instead of dates, plus various monogram placements and note-card designs.
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Philadelphia Times
Proper Treatment for Balky Horses in 19th Century Advice
A farmer offers a simple remedy for balky horses: remove harness except bridle, place a buyerman on the back, force movement for ten minutes, then re-harness. The method, repeated after meals if needed, aims to rehabilitate the animal without cruelty. The writer cites a Baltimore-bound horse story and cautions against harsh punishment.
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Baltimore
New York
Meel
exrCor
Realistic tips and kitchen hints in 19th century press
A miscellany of domestic advice and recipes from periodicals. Tips cover crops, manure heating, meat grading by fat, cheese care, fat use in baking, mackerel hash, plant stimulants, nutmeg dangers, horse care, and a breakfast egg with bacon then a bacon fat sauce.
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M. Y. Herald
Chicago Journal
National Live Stock Journal
Boston Globe
Boston
Palmer
American Journal of Pharmacy
United States
Troy
N. Y
Early Feeding and Pasture Management for Stock
The Chicago Tribune discusses delaying pasture turning until grass is well grown to avoid soil damage and reduced yields. It advises horses need two inches, cattle four inches of growth before turnout, warns against rapid green feeding causing bloat or scouring, and suggests turning stock when grass can be fully grazed in a half day. Managers must tailor timing to conditions.
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Chicago Tribune
Milk Handling Rules From Readfield Cheese Factory
Readfield Maine dairy guidelines apply to all dairies. Health of cows and cleanliness matter. Milking times must be regular. use tin pails, strain milk through cloth, keep cans clean, scald with boiling water, and deliver to the factory before eight each morning. Avoid mixing milks at different temperatures to prevent souring and unhappy customers.
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Readfield
The Dairy Advice on Udder Care and Calf Rearing
A dairy writer covers methods to prevent leaks with a wooden plug, proper milking during late pregnancy, feeding practices for dry cows, and the exchange warns against aggressive drying or physic operation. It explains hay and butter nutrition, and argues veal can be more profitable than extra milk for calves.
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Calvin
M. YL Times
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